Does Divorce take place by saying “I will do it”
Question
I made a firm intention to divorce my wife and I said to myself, “I will do it.” Does this constitute a divorce?
Answer
The statement, “I will do it” of a husband to his wife does not constitute a divorce as it refers to a future time.
A divorce takes place when one issues the divorce.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/does-divorce-take-place-by-saying-i-will-do-it/
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